Chapter 42 Why Did She Have the Right to Die?
When Eunuch Hong arrived, he saw Qin Jinzhi with Du Chong under her feet and a sword in her hand covered in blood.
Du Chong lay on the ground covered in blood!
Grandpa Hong really wanted to turn back!
Good heavens!
This ancestor wouldn't have caused such a disaster if he hadn't done it.
First they beat the drum to appeal, then they summoned the princess to the palace, and now Deputy Commander Du is injured. It's complete chaos!
Eunuch Hong took a deep breath and said to the little eunuch behind him, "Hurry up and take Commander Du to find the imperial physician!"
Then he came to Qin Jinzhi and said, "Princess, His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time. Let's not keep him waiting."
Qin Jinzhi glanced at Eunuch Hong, "Did you hear the petition drum?"
Eunuch Hong hurriedly said, "I heard it, I heard it. His Majesty just sent me out to take the person to the Taiji Hall."
Once the drum of petitioning was sounded, the emperor had to attend court, regardless of whether he had something to do or not.
The question remains whether the emperor will even hear the petition drum.
Who would come to beat the petition drum?
Naturally, she went to a place like the Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Office, a place meant to uphold justice for the people, but no one there could stand up for her.
With powerful officials protecting each other, how could the sound of the Dengwen Drum possibly reach His Majesty's ears?
Just like Du Chong, who is lying on the ground writhing in pain, isn't he just a watchdog for the powerful and wealthy?
Two eunuchs helped Du Chong up. Du Chong's eyes were bloodshot, but the excruciating pain on his face prevented him from speaking. He could only stare intently at Qin Jinzhi.
"I know, I know, the Du family won't let me go. Why won't they let me go? I'm really looking forward to it."
Qin Jinzhi chuckled and tossed the sword in her hand to Li Jin, saying, "Your sword is too dull. I'll give you a new one later."
Li Jin quickly and respectfully said, "Thank you, Princess."
Qin Jinzhi threw the sword to him, and Eunuch Hong hurriedly wanted to welcome Qin Jinzhi into the palace.
"Let's go, Princess, the palanquin is ready."
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Qin Jinzhi did not rush to the palace, but instead looked at Zhao Ying'er, who had been brought over.
"Zhao Ying'er, do you know the price of beating this petition drum?"
Despite her frail figure, Zhao Ying'er said with a firm gaze, "I know that striking the Dengwen Drum will result in thirty strokes of the rod! I am willing to endure this rod."
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "Li Jin, carry out the execution."
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Wasn't this person brought by the princess?
Why are they still using the scare tactic?
Li Jin, however, did not hesitate to take the disciplinary rod.
Zhao Ying'er lay on the bench, her eyes resolute.
Qin Jinzhi smiled as she looked at her, "If you can't endure it, you won't get justice, and you won't save your life either."
Zhao Ying'er did not hesitate for a moment, "This humble woman understands."
Li Jin walked to Zhao Ying'er's side and said, "Princess, I shall begin my duties."
Qin Jinzhi pulled Eunuch Hong aside, "Eunuch Hong, let's go in together after she's finished her torture."
Eunuch Hong was sweating profusely. What exactly was Princess Jinzhi up to?
Wasn't it said that she brought this person with her?
Why do they still need to use a stern warning stick?
Such a delicate young woman, how could she possibly survive thirty strokes of the cane?
Qin Jinzhi sat down on the soft chair, a smile playing on her lips, and said to Zhao Ying'er, "If you survive, I will take care of your matter."
Upon hearing Qin Jinzhi's words, Zhao Ying'er gripped the stool tightly!
As long as she survives, she can avenge her parents who died unjustly!
No matter what she does, Qin Jinzhi will protect her!
Others may be exaggerating, but if this person is Qin Jinzhi, she believes it!
Everyone says Qin Jinzhi is a demon, but it was the demon who rescued her from that man-eating den of monsters.
If it weren't for Qin Jinzhi, she wouldn't even have been qualified to receive this stern warning.
I have no idea where I am now, or whether I am alive or dead.
The capital city is too big, and she is too small.
So even if Qin Jinzhi is a legendary evil spirit, she will follow in the footsteps of the evil spirit relentlessly, even if it leads her into hell.
With the first blow, Zhao Ying'er cried out in pain.
The stern rod struck Zhao Ying'er with a resounding thud.
Many of the guards couldn't bear to watch this scene.
Qin Jinzhi, however, found it quite interesting.
Grandpa Hong kept wiping his sweat with his sleeve; this ancestor was becoming more and more unpredictable.
After being given thirty lashes, Zhao Ying'er lay on the bench as if she had lost her breath.
His back was already stained with blood.
Qin Jinzhi stood up with some disappointment.
Li Jin stepped forward and checked her breathing, saying, "Princess, it seems she has stopped breathing."
"Hibari, bury her."
Just as Yun Que was about to step forward and take the person away, she heard a tiny voice say, "I am still alive."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow and curled one corner of her mouth. "If you're not dead, then follow me."
Zhao Ying'er struggled several times before she could barely stand up.
Her expression was somewhat dazed, and her figure was swaying precariously.
Eunuch Hong finally breathed a sigh of relief. His Majesty had been waiting for half a day, but this ancestor was not afraid of offending the Emperor.
"Princess, please board the palanquin."
Qin Jinzhi waved her hand, "The weather is nice today, and this princess would like to take a walk."
Eunuch Hong exchanged a glance with the eunuchs carrying the palanquin, waved his hand, and instead of letting the palanquin leave, he told the palanquin to step back and follow.
If Qin Jinzhi says she won't sit now, but then insists on sitting later, where will she get the palanquin?
Zhao Ying'er had indeed fainted, but Qin Jinzhi's voice woke her up!
She has yet to seek justice for her deceased parents!
She hasn't gotten justice for herself yet!
Why should she die!
The pain had caused her to see double, but Qin Jinzhi's stunningly beautiful face remained perfectly clear to her.
With every step she took, her back ached terribly, yet she was more lucid than ever before.
Zhao Ying'er followed the person in front of her step by step.
The road leading to the Taiji Hall is not long, and the open space in front of the hall is very spacious.
There was no shade around that could block out the sun.
The scorching sun in the summer is intense; walking under it for too long can cause heatstroke.
The intense sunlight was irritating, but it also made Qin Jinzhi laugh unrestrainedly.
The entire area in front of the Taiji Hall was filled with Qin Jinzhi's laughter.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hong's forehead began to break out in a cold sweat. Qin Jinzhi's smile seemed incomprehensible, and he could only become more cautious.
Since returning to the capital, this ancestor has become even more capricious.
He had absolutely no idea how to serve her.
When the group arrived at the entrance of the Taiji Hall, before they could even go inside, they heard a man inside crying out in a loud voice!
"Your Majesty! You must do justice for me!"
Qin Jinzhi forcibly broke into my residence and falsely accused me of stealing property.
They have no regard for the law and have even resorted to private torture to brand this shameful word on my face!
They were ruthless and even chopped off my hand!
She is malicious and persecutes officials of the court. Your Majesty must not tolerate or protect her!
"I beg Your Majesty to grant my request!"
Emperor Jin's eyelids twitched when he saw the large "thief" character on Wei Xueyi's face.
He just couldn't understand how Qin Jinzhi could have so many insidious tricks in her little head.
He looks exactly the same as he did when he was young.
Just then, an impatient voice rang out from outside the Taiji Hall.
"Who's crying so horribly?"
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